Mental Health of Care-Experienced Children and Young People

A Guide for Social Workers

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

Care-experienced children and young people are nearly five times more likely than their peers to experience mental health difficulties, with close to half meeting criteria for a diagnosable disorder. This book addresses inter-agency collaboration and highlights key transition points to ensure young people don’t ‘fall through the cracks’.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-09-10
Mått:140 x 216 x undefined mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781447365594

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Christine Cocker is a qualified and registered social worker and Professor in Social Work at the University of East Anglia.

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“This excellent book explores key issues from research and practice regarding social work and mental health with care-experienced children and young people. It’s recommended essential reading for students, social workers and mental health professionals.” Lucille Allain, Middlesex University

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Introduction 1. What do care experienced children and young people want from mental health support?2. What research tells us about the mental health of care experienced children and young people3. The role of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) and other screening tools 4. What do social workers need to know about mental health?5. The role of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in supporting care experienced children and young people 6. Supporting care-experienced children and young people in placements7. Racism, mental health and care experienced children and young people8. Adolescence and managing transitions into adulthood with care experienced young people 9. Service models for best practice in providing mental health support for care experienced children and young peopleConclusion